The organization known as CIO (Corporacion para la Investigacion OVNI,
or Corporation for the Investigation of UFOs - ed), which was recently
responsible for the investigation of the tiny creature discovered in Concepcion,
Chile, has decided to withdraw from the case. The announcement was made in
light of recent requests from the family members and owners of the alleged
creature also known as TOY,. The family is reportedly 'under pressure' to
stop the investigation from going any further.

SANTIAGO -- Through an official statement, the CIO organization announced
the decision not to proceed with the investigations regarding the alleged
creature found near Concepcion, Chile by family members from Santiago. The
information provided by CIO points out the following:

On November 5, 2002, during a meeting of directors, a unanimous decision
was reached to retire from the investigation of the TOY case, a phenomenon
broadly covered by the news media.

This decision is based fundamentally because of pressures upon the family
members and even recently, on our own director. Given these unfavorable
circumstances, the required investigation of this particular case cannot
proceed.

We want to express our most sincere thanks to Veterinarian Enzo Bossco and
his team, for their unconditional participation and support for CIO in Chile,
clearly demonstrating their scientific interest in the case.

We leave the case up to the family members and owners of TOY, under their
absolute freewill, to make the final decision. We also want to let them know
that there is absolutely no commitment nor pressure from us to force them
to make a decision regarding this case. We want to express our gratitude
for their trust and for letting us manage the initial steps of the investigation.

We apologize to all those who followed this case and somehow put their trust
in us, hoping to hear about the final results. We truly hope you understand
the reasons for our decision.